Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 LD Macro A-mount lens review by beppe61

reviewer#3515 date: Apr-25-2008
sharpness: 4.5
color: 4
build: 4
distortion: 4
flare control: 5
overall: 4.3
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I own this lens
compared to:Minolta 70/210 "Beercan", Sony 18-70 (A100 kit)
price paid:100 euro
positive:quite sharp, macro-future, great shots in strong light
negative:cheap plastic feeling, soft when you open wide.
comment:It's a very good lens for the money. Great lens in strong light but soft when you open wide. Plastic feeling.

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 15
  • sharpness: 4.03
  • color: 4.07
  • build: 3.73
  • distortion: 4.13
  • flare control: 4.27
  • overall: 4.05
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